Nursing homes in Clearwater, FL
13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Clearwater, of which 1 currently carries the federal abuse flag. Pinellas County overall has 65 certified facilities (county average rating 2.3/5). Across the 13 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.4/5, against 3.29/5 across the 678 rated facilities elsewhere in Florida.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Clearwater
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Care Center | Clearwater | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 3/5 | — | 120 | |
| Aviata at Sand Key | Clearwater | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $163,898 | 120 | |
| Belleair Health Care Center | Clearwater | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 2/5 | — | 120 | |
| Clearwater Center | Clearwater | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | SFF | $76,496 | 109 |
| East Bay Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 4/5 | — | 120 | |
| Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | $4,017 | 76 | |
| Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | abuse | $65,599 | 120 |
| Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $196,670 | 115 | |
| Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center | Clearwater | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $18,070 | 150 | |
| Oaks of Clearwater, the | Clearwater | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | — | 60 | |
| Palm Garden of Clearwater | Clearwater | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 4/5 | $17,345 | 165 | |
| Regency Oaks Health Center | Clearwater | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 4/5 | — | 60 | |
| Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation | Clearwater | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 3/5 | — | 120 |
What to check in Clearwater
These figures cover the 13 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 13 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 13 of these 13. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 5 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it. Check: Aviata at Sand Key · Clearwater Center · East Bay Rehabilitation Center
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 13 of 13 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Care Center | 3.82 | 3.56 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Aviata at Sand Key | 3.40 | 3.12 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Belleair Health Care Center | 4.27 | 3.47 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Clearwater Center | 3.49 | 3.29 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| East Bay Rehabilitation Center | 4.25 | 3.83 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4.64 | 4.31 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | 3.56 | 3.31 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center | 3.57 | 3.47 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center | 3.86 | 3.55 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Oaks of Clearwater, the | 4.34 | 4.09 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Palm Garden of Clearwater | 3.76 | 3.45 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Regency Oaks Health Center | 4.41 | 4.09 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation | 3.89 | 3.49 | Jun 5, 2025 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata at Countryside | 0.7 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center | 0.8 mi | Belleair, FL | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation | 1.5 mi | Largo, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Tierra Pines Center | 1.5 mi | Largo, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aviata at Lakeside Oaks | 1.8 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Oakpark Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.9 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Aviata at the Harbor | 1.9 mi | Safety Harbor, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Meadowpark Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.1 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aviata at Oldsmar | 2.3 mi | Oldsmar, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center at Mease Li | 2.3 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Palm Garden of Pinellas | 2.4 mi | Largo, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center | 2.5 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Clearwater area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.